Our client, a luxury textile manufacturing company, is looking for a professional and dependable Product Development Coordinator to join their Los Angeles team!
Responsibilities:
Acts as liaison between Design and Production teams.
Managing project calendars and timelines to ensure deadlines are met and reports issued at weekly meetings.
Responsible for overall project execution after Design approval.
Creating and maintaining tech packs with the Design team.
Analyzing sample costing versus initial costs and tech pack details.
Reviewing first samples with Design and Production teams for quality.
Resolving issues during the product lifecycle.
Analyzing fabric and trim requirements, advising management on POs.
Costs final product designs for private label or wholesale customers.
Collaborating with Design team on production specifications.
Maintaining supplier relationships / negotiating terms and pricing.
Assisting with researching market trends and additional projects as needed.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree; 3-5 years in apparel manufacturing or product development.
Proficient in Excel, Illustrator and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Strong project management / communication skills.
ERP / inventory management experience is a plus.
Detail-oriented and possesses excellent organizational skills.
Strong communicator with negotiating skills.
Self-motivated, accountable, and able to prioritize and adapt.
This is an on-site role. Candidates should be based in the greater Los Angeles area to be considered.
Please submit a resume for consideration.
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